From Labs to Language: Connecting Israel, the U.S., and Uzbekistan
Odiljon Sattarov Chairman Of The Public Foundation Vatandoshlar (Tashkent) The “Vatandoshlar” Foundation – a Spiritual Bridge between Uzbekistan and the World In a world where borders are fading and culture gains a digital heartbeat, the Vatandoshlar Foundation has become a symbol of the spiritual connection between Uzbekistan and its compatriots abroad. Its mission is to unite […]
Uganda on Broadway? America has canned bigger bulls
Leonid Elizarov Interview with Rafael Nektalov, Editor-in-Chief of The Bukharian Times, on the results of New York’s mayoral election. Journalist Leonid Elizarov speaks with him. Leonid Elizarov: Rafael, New York is in shock: its new mayor is a 34-year-old Muslim from Uganda, a socialist, and a staunch supporter of Palestinian independence. Is this the end of […]
Central Asia’s Keffiyeh Problem
Rafael Sattarov Political scientist, Washington Not long ago, I met an old friend from Tashkent — a man from a conservative family in the Khasti-Imam district. We hadn’t seen each other for years, and I was ready to talk about everything: life, work, the many things we’d missed. But the conversation, almost inevitably, drifted to […]
REMEMBERING DAVID AMINOFF, Ph.D., D.Sc. (1926-2024): a life dedicated to science and service
Helen Aminoff Childhood in Jerusalem Born on January 16, 1926 in Kokand, Bukhara, now Uzbekistan, David Aminoff was the younger son of the late Bluria Davidbayeff and Abba Baruch Aminoff, and brother of the late Isaac Aminoff. The family emigrated to escape the pogroms when David was just over a year old. En route to Palestine, […]
Building Strength — Physically and Spiritually
Moshe Tuvia Ailyarov JIQ Boys’ Journal #19 At JIQ Boys’ Middle and High School, education is never one-dimensional. It’s not just about mastering subjects or preparing for tests—it’s about building character, making smart choices, and becoming strong both inside and out. This past month, two exciting initiatives highlighted the school’s commitment to just that: a physically intense […]
5 Themes from “Chayei Sarah”
Rabbi Asher Vaknin D’var Torah The Torah portion Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) is full of deep lessons about faith, kindness, honesty, and the meaning of continuing life’s purpose even after loss. Although the portion begins with the death of Sarah, it teaches that her spirit and her way of life continue through her […]
Разные вкусы – один народ
Молодёжный всегерманский Шаббатон в Центре бухарских евреев Германии Прошедший уикенд в Ганновере стал по-настоящему неординарным событием для еврейской молодёжи Германии. По инициативе организации BtJ – Союза традиционных евреев Германии, поддержанной Центром бухарских евреев Германии, состоялся большой молодёжный Шаббатон под вдохновляющим девизом: “Разные вкусы – один народ”. Идея провести этот Шаббатон родилась из стремления BtJ познакомиться […]
Maктaби ҳaëт
Полина хаимова Шоира, Исроэл Maктaби ҳaëт Рӯзе аз рӯзҳо бо одами нуронӣ шудам ҳамсӯҳбат, Қоидаҳои ҳаётро фаҳмонд ба ман карда насиҳат. Гуфт, ки бидон, се чиз меоянду тез мераванд шитобон, Бо ақлу фаҳм, ба вақту соаташ фоида бар аз онон. Яки он тавониш, аст ки гоҳ меояд бо хоҳиши дил, Дуюм вақт, сеюми он сухан–аз даҳон […]
“Мягкая сила” Жанны Коэн
Жанна Коэн – заместитель мэра города Ор-Иегуда, известный общественный деятель, человек, который давно стал одним из самых узнаваемых лиц бухарской общины Израиля. Но если попытаться коротко описать её подход к работе, то, пожалуй, точнее всего подойдёт выражение – “мягкая сила”. Она говорит спокойно, без пафоса, но каждое слово точно ложится на место, потому что за […]
Uzbekistan–U.S. Relations: Confident Steps Toward Strategic Partnership
On November 6, 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House following the C5+1 summit in Washington—the latest milestone in a strategic partnership that has grown significantly over the past three decades. During their private bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, the two leaders oversaw the signing of $34.5 billion in […]